Kotoko Strikes Back!

Chapter 10: He Isn't Irie kun?

" I am sorry, there's no Naoki Irie in our record." The nurse explained patiently to Kotoko. "How could that be? Is this Tokyo Hospital?" Kotoko asked. " Hai. But there is no such person being admitted here." The nurse replied.

" Kotoko?" Kotoko heard a familiar voice and turned. " Mrs. Kurozawa?" Kotoko realized Mrs. Kurozawa standing behind her, the lady whom she saw earlier was standing just beside Mrs. Kurozawa. " Mrs. Kurozawa, do you know which ward Irie-kun is staying?" Kotoko asked.

" Irie-kun? Who's Irie-kun?" Mrs. Kurozawa was confused by Kotoko's question.

" I had knocked him down with a vase. I hope he is okay now." Kotoko was at the verge of breaking down because it seemed forever for her to get to Naoki.

"Sou desu ka." Mrs. Kurozawa finally understood whom Kotoko was referring to; however, she was wondering why Kotoko kept insisting on the name Irie. " You this troublemaker, stop pestering us will you!" Miki gave Kotoko a hard push.

"What's this?" Mrs. Kurozawa picked up an opened red cardholder that fell from Kotoko's pocket when Miki pushed her. "It couldn't be?" Mrs. Kurozawa's eyes widened when she saw the photo inside the cardholder.

Now she could understand why Kotoko kept calling her son by that name.

He is not Irie-kun? How could that be? Kotoko thought as she opened the door to the apartment. As she passed by the room, she went in and saw the dry bloodstains, which belonged to Kenrou Kurozawa, on the floor. "That must really hurt." Kotoko muttered under her breath as she touched her forehead while anticipating on the damages that she had caused to that poor fellow.

Miki had forbidden Kotoko to visit Kenrou because she was still at the verge of anger. Basically, Kotoko had spoiled her happy mood by sending her beloved Kenrou into the hospital.

Wow, they look as though they are identical twin, except Naoki is more handsome. Kotoko thought as she stared at the photo that was placed on the table.

" What a night, I will clear up the stain during tomorrow." It was already 4 a.m. in the morning when Kotoko finally fell asleep on Kenrou's bed.

" You saw Kotoko?" Machiko asked. It was the first time she had reacted to anything ever since Kotoko left. " Hai! But I had lost track of her. She told me that she had almost killed Naoki." Sai explained.

Almost killed me? What was she doing during that time? Naoki almost screamed out inside his head but still, he didn't show any expression when Sai mentioned about Kotoko.

" What happen?" Machiko prompted." I am not very sure. But I hope she would call back." Sai was equally worried.

" Oh, Kotoko." Machiko gave a hard stare at Naoki. " What now?" Naoki asked.

" You better find out where Kotoko is or else I would stopped cooking meals for the family." Machiko threatened. Didn't you already do that? Naoki thought.

Naoki headed towards the doorway with no intention in rebuking his mother. I must find her. Something bad must have happened. Naoki reminded himself before stepping out of the house.

Kotoko was awakened by a hard smack on her buttocks. " Huh?" Kotoko slowly opened her eyes. Through the blurred visions, she managed to see a lady standing in front of her with both her hands on her waist.

" How long are you intending to sleep?" Miki questioned out pointedly.

" What's the time now?" Kotoko's eyes were searching for any available alarm clock. " Nani? It's already 11 a.m.?" Kotoko quickly jumped out of the bed and almost knocked Miki down.

" Hey! Watch out! Kenrou had to spend the rest of the week in the hospital because of you and now you want to harm me as well?" Miki screamed.

" Gomen! I am already late for my work!" Kotoko quickly apologized.

" If obasan hadn't stopped me, I would personally make sure you end up in jail." Miki continued.

" Gomen! Gomen!" Kotoko wanted to run out of the room but was pulled back by Miki.

" You must clean this mess before you go!" Miki demanded as she pointed to the floor. " But..." Kotoko tried to explain but was stopped by Miki.

" No but, clean it now. Remember? You are the housekeeper in this apartment! I will ask obasan to fire you if you are not doing your work properly!" Miki was venting all her frustration on Kotoko." Hai!" Kotoko had no choice but to do as told since she couldn't to afford to lose this job as well.

I think I will have to find myself another job in another restaurant. Kotoko thought sadly while proceeding into the kitchen to get the necessary equipment for the cleaning.

" My precious Armani!" There was a shrilling scream coming out from the room when Miki finally realized Kotoko had been sleeping on her favourite skirt, which she had put it on the bed during the night before. " Oh O..." Kotoko knew that she had created yet another problem for Miki Fujiwara.

NOTICE BOARD:

AIHARA KOTOKO GOTTEN CAUGHT FOR ASSAULTING!

There was a photo showing Kotoko being handcuffed while walking out from an apartment. Who did she assault? Naoki grimaced while he stared hard at the photograph. He wanted to tear off the notice, and this time, he did it.